Colour
Meaning: a harmless lie
Example: Telling your friend that you like their new haircut, when you really don't, is an example of a white lie. Read on
Meaning: extremely jealous of another person
Example: Sally was green with envy when he saw my brand new car. Read on
Meaning: a day of a financial disaster
Example: My friends wait desperately for online sales on Black Friday. Read on
Meaning: it is a day on which something terrible has happened
Example: My grandmother told me that it is a black day tomorrow. Read on
Meaning: something irrelevant that distracts you from something important
Example: The new law is just a red herring meant to draw our attention away from the issues regarding education. Read on
Meaning: criticizing someone for a fault that you have too
Example: I can't believe that you are upset because I was late. That is the pot calling the kettle black. Read on
Meaning: a place in which things are lost never to be seen again
Example: My handbag is a black hole. You can try and find the keys in there but I can’t promise anything. Read on
Meaning: to celebrate and have a wild time
Example: I can't wait to go out with my best friend and paint the town red! Read on
Meaning: refers to a situation where things are not really clear
Example: Tina's story to the police on how she got mugged was different shades of grey as it was not consistent. Read on
Meaning: to think that other's part is better than mine
Example: The lawyer always thought that the grass is greener on the other side and left his profession to become an MBA graduate. Guess what? He is still struggling to find a job. Read on
